Housatonic
Community College
Course Selection Guide for 2008-2009Early Childhood Education: Parent ProgramAssociate in Science Degree(Banner code: EA95)(Must
be printed and filled out manually)

Name

Banner ID No.

Address

Program Entry Date

Advisor

Placement Assessment:

MAT* 075 (DS091)_____

MAT* 095 (DS095) _____

DS099 _____

ENG* 003(DS010) _____

ENG* 013 (DS050)_____

ENG* 043(EN100R)____

ENG* 073 (DS 011)_____

Program Requirements : ,

Semester
Taken

Course
No.

Grade

Course
Number(Previous
No.)

Course Title

Credits

Freshman Year

ENG* E101(EN 101)

Composition

3

PSY* E111(PY 101)

General Psychology I

3

Science2

Elective

3 - 4

ECE* E101(ECE 101)

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECE* E103

Creative Experiences

3

ENG* E102(EN 102)

Literature & Composition

3

SOC* E101(SO 101)

Principles of Sociology

3

PSY* E202(PY 205)

Child Psychology & Development

3

ECE* E190(ECE 190)

ECE Behavior Management

3

ECE* E210(ECE 103, ECE 104)

Observation, Participation and Seminar

3

Sophomore Year

Humanities2

Elective

3

Mathematics1

Elective

3 - 4

HIS* E201(HI 201)

U.S. History I

3

ECE* E207(ECE 207)

Natural Science and Safety for Children

3

ECE* E215(ECE 105)

The Exceptional Learner

3

Fine Arts2

Elective

3

ECE* E222(ECE 201)

Methods & Techniques in ECE

3

ECE* E231(ECE 208)

Early Language and Literacy Development

3

ECE* E295(ECE 205, ECE 206)

Student Teaching Practicum

6

Total Credits

60 - 62

NOTE: To meet state articulation requirements, transfer students must take the following courses: Science: must be a laboratory science; Math: must be MAT* E137 or higher; History must be HIS* E201. Transfer students must have a 2.7 GPA and pass the state-mandated skills examination (PRAXIS I) before they can be admitted into a university education program.NOTE: Fingerprinting and a background criminal check are required for any job working with children.1 MAT* E075 or MAT* E095 not acceptable.2 All electives should be based on student's career objectives. It is recommended that selection of electives be discussed with the program advisors.NOTE: For degree completion the student must complete the computer fundamentals requirement.